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FactCheck.org’s process for fact-checking

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FactCheck.org explains how they select and produce their content.
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Transparency is the most important goal for any news organization embarking on a fact-checking project. Part of being transparent is explaining your process for fact-checking, in detail. Here’s how FactCheck.org does it.

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